×96InstagramTech
“pov: gen z at work”
@maybeazalya · 4.2K followers
×96its author's usual
This creator normally gets 16K views. This one got 1.5M. That gap — not the raw number — is what makes the format worth copying.
The video humorously depicts different roles in tech, showing people acting out stereotypes associated with 'meeting JSON', 'backend developer', 'machine learning', 'cybersecurity', 'API calling', and 'cloud engineering'.
Open original ↗1.5M
Views
17.8%
Engagement
85/100
Virality
Likes 276KComments 730Shares —
Why it worked
The video uses relatable humor for people in the tech industry, playing on common stereotypes and inside jokes. The quick cuts and on-screen text make it easily digestible and shareable, while the trending audio adds to its virality.
relatable humor for a specific audienceclear and concise on-screen textfast pacing keeps viewers engageduses trending audio effectively
humortech culturerelatability
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